Wesfarmers Stores Seeing “Pent-Up Customer Demand”: CEO
Wesfarmers CEO Robb Scott has told shareholders that its retail businesses are well positioned to recover, with strong sales “demonstrating a level... Read More
Fitbit Charge 5 Now Available In Australia
Fitbit’s latest fitness tracker, the Charge 5, is now available in Australia. The Charge 5 marks the first time a Fitbit tracker... Read More
Officeworks Invests In Solar Powered Robots
PC brands including Acer, Lenovo, and Asus have all benefited from a surge in sales at Officeworks as the Melbourne based retailer... Read More
Officeworks Thrives Despite Lockdowns
Online penetration, a new subscription model, and “customers establishing spaces to work and learn at home” during the pandemic has all resulted... Read More
New COVID Rules: Officeworks and Bunnings Must Shut Sydney Stores
New rules announced today by the NSW Premier will force many retailers, including numerous Bunnings and Officeworks outlet, to close their doors... Read More
Do We Need A New Delta Specific COVID Shot To Protect Retail Staff?
As retail reels from COVID lockdowns and NSW reports the death of a 20-year-old from COVID, speculation is mounting that we may... Read More
Wesfarmers Hits All-Time ASX High
Wesfarmers has been trading at an all-time high today on the ASX, reaching $62.69 just after 11am, after opening strongly at $62.11.... Read More
Large Sydney Retailers Feeling The Pinch, Reject Calls To Close
Yesterday, the owner of Westfield’s shopping centres assured smaller retailers that they would be afforded rent relief during the Sydney COVID lockdowns,... Read More
COVID Lockdowns: WA Premier Says CE Retailers Not “Essential” Businesses
Consumer electronics retailers like Harvey Norman may not be “essential” businesses under Western Australia’s lockdown, according to Premier Mark McGowan. In a... Read More
Sydney Stores Staying Open During Lockdown
The latest Sydney lockdown is poised to be much less damaging for retail than the previous one, as relaxed rules have resulted... Read More